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While much of recorded history focuses on the stories of a few well-known figures, Amma’s Daughters looks at the stories of women involved in the independence movement of India, centring on the life of the … [Click to Read More]
By Meenal Shrivastava (Author)
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Abee to Zama City is a well-researched reference guide to the place names of cities, towns, villages, and hamlets in Alberta. As Sanders notes in the introduction, “The naming of Alberta […] has largely, to … [Click to Read More]
By Harry Sanders (Author)
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Xwelíqwiya: The Life of a Stó:lō Matriarch is a memoir that highlights the importance of cultural continuance in the face of colonial policies of forced assimilation, including residential schools. Based on years of conversations with … [Click to Read More]
By Rena Point Bolton (Author), Richard Daly (Author)
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Filled with photos and personal reflections, Letters from the Lost follows the author’s rediscovery of her family’s experience with the Holocaust through a box of letters and a photo album. This book has a dual … [Click to Read More]
By Helen Waldstein Wilkes (Author)
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- Social Studies
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- Indigenous Matters
- Religions of the World
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Yamoria the Lawmaker is a collection of stories that showcase Dene worldviews and moral teachings. The collection is presented by Elder Blondin and includes many stories from his own family experience and teachings; however, some … [Click to Read More]
By George Blondin (Author)
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In Who Has Seen the Wind, Mitchell tells the fictional story of Brian, a young boy growing up in Saskatchewan in the 1930s. As readers follow Brian’s coming-of-age story, they are introduced to many secondary … [Click to Read More]
By W.O. Mitchell (Author)
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- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Indigenous Matters
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadian History
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In 10 Days that Shaped Modern Canada, Hughes attempts to boil Canada’s history down to ten days that irrevocably changed the country. Each chapter focuses on one day, and the context and primary actors of … [Click to Read More]
By Aaron W. Hughes (Author)
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Reimagining Fire is a blend of art, poetry, and thought-provoking short pieces on humans’ relationship with the environment that range in style from essays to short stories. While many of the chapters touch on climate … [Click to Read More]
By Eveline Kolijn (Editor)
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The Calgary Stampede has been a keystone of Albertan culture for over a century, and The Rangeland Derby delves into the history of its famous chuckwagon races. With numerous stories and facts, Mikkelsen paints a … [Click to Read More]
By Glen Mikkelsen (Author)
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- Alberta History
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Social Studies
- English Language Arts
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Bucking Conservatism is a collection of thought-provoking pieces about various individuals who effected change in areas ranging from Indigenous rights to LGBTQIA+ rights to environmental action. Each chapter is heavily researched with many resources listed … [Click to Read More]
By Leon Crane Bear (Editor), Larry Hannant (Editor), Karissa Robyn Patton (Editor)
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- Indigenous Matters
- Indigenous Languages
- Social Studies
- English Language Arts
- Fine Arts
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The Rainbow, the Midwife & the Birds is a short but welcoming introduction to Dene ways of knowing, complete with gorgeous, colourful illustrations. The artwork makes it an excellent option to add Indigenous perspectives to … [Click to Read More]
By Raymond Yakeleya (Author), Samantha Gibbon (Illustrator), Rich Théroux (Illustrator), Antoine Mountain (Illustrator)
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Howdy, I’m Flores LaDue introduces readers to this notable woman, a world champion trick roper and First Lady of the Calgary Stampede, who helped put Alberta on the map. Featuring full-colour illustrations by Hugh Rookwood … [Click to Read More]
By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator), Keegan Starlight (Illustrator)
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John Ware est l’un des cow-boys et éleveurs noirs les plus éminents de l’Alberta. Avec Howdy, je m’appelle John Ware, les jeunes apprenants peuvent se familiariser avec le récit de son évasion de l’esclavage, son … [Click to Read More]
By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator)
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John Ware is one of Alberta’s foremost Black cowboys and ranchers, and in Howdy, I’m John Ware, young learners are introduced to a retelling of his life, including how he escaped from slavery and travelled … [Click to Read More]
By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator)
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- Indigenous Matters
- Social Studies
- Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
- Canadian History
- Alberta History
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Despite including a great deal of archaeological and enthnoanthropological information, Imagining Head-Smashed-In is written in an accessible manner, allowing inexperienced readers to delve into the history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site in great detail. … [Click to Read More]
By Jack W. Brink (Author)